"Flash fiction was what originally inspired me to start writing creatively. I've been writing flash since 2009. Three of my flash fiction pieces are being published in November of this year in two flash fiction anthologies. If you don't…"
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"This is great advice. I follow the same 1,000 words per day rule for myself. Thanks for sharing!"
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Emily J. Wallace replied to the discussion 'Introduce Yourself Here!' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"My name is Emily and I live in North Alabama. I'm currently working on a YA novel, and after a year and a half, my first draft is finally complete. I'm also a mother, musician, and graduate student at the Sewanee School of Letters…"
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Writing for the sake of writing
When I first began to take writing seriously in 2008, I wrote for the love of it. Writing was a rewarding experience, and I could've cared less about publication or making money. I felt the need to get words down on paper, and I did just that. As time passed, however, writing became a means to an end. I was told that I needed to be a published author to make a difference in the world. Everything from then on revolved around the pursuit of publication.After almost 4 years of writing for various…See More
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Do You Read Southern Poetry or Just Write It?
As an undergraduate English major, I was required to read loads of literature and poetry. As a Southerner going to a Southern university, I was required to read Southern poetry. I specifically remember reading Robert Penn Warren's poems, "Bearded Oaks," "Tell Me A Story," and "Heart of Autumn." Edgar Allan Poe's poems were a part of my Southern Literature curriculum, so I read a great many of his poems, as well. What Southern poets does everyone else enjoy reading, either past or present?…See More
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"Hi Emily, Welcome to the Southern Writers Group. You're our 300th so we've hit a milestone. I'm from the Alabama Gulf Coast so I'm especially happy to welcome you. Check out the Discussion: Everything and The Kitchen Sink and…"
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"Welcome to Mother Writer,Emily! If you haven't already, feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer. kelli s. rodin (admin)"
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"Hi Emily,
So glad to add you as a friend! If you have a story, you can write it. Have a look at: http://jenniferlauckmemoirwriting.com
Jennifer"
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- Who I am:
- I am a freelance and creative writer, mother of two, musician, and graduate student at the Sewanee School of Letters.
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- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Novel in progress
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- Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir, Journalism, Blog Posts, Lit Crit
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- Alabama State Poetry Society
International Poe Society
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Writing for the sake of writing
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 3:08pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
When I first began to take writing seriously in 2008, I wrote for the love of it. Writing was a rewarding experience, and I could've cared less about publication or making money. I felt the need to get words down on paper, and I did just that. As time passed, however, writing became a means to an end. I was told that I needed to be a published author to make a difference in the world. Everything from then on revolved around the pursuit of publication.
After almost 4 years of…
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- At 2:57pm on September 21, 2011,
Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson Brown said… - Hi Emily, Welcome to the Southern Writers Group. You're our 300th so we've hit a milestone. I'm from the Alabama Gulf Coast so I'm especially happy to welcome you. Check out the Discussion: Everything and The Kitchen Sink and then move on to Roll Call which will give you a taste of who's who. Jump in anywhere and be sure and introduce yourself. Loved your piece on women writers. I could write a book!
- At 4:21pm on August 27, 2011,
Kelli Swearingen said… - Welcome to Mother Writer,Emily! If you haven't already, feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer.
kelli s. rodin
(admin)
- At 10:39pm on August 15, 2011,
Jennifer Lauck said… Hi Emily,
So glad to add you as a friend! If you have a story, you can write it. Have a look at: http://jenniferlauckmemoirwriting.com
Jennifer
- At 4:37pm on August 11, 2011, Jennifer Lauck said…
Hey, hope you're having a great time on She Writes. If you want to know all about memoir, come see me. Great free advice.
Jennifer Lauck
Blackbird
- At 3:28pm on August 11, 2011,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Hi Emily,
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Author, My Body Belongs to Me
http://www.MyBodyBelongstoMe.com
Join our blog tour in August!
- At 9:28pm on August 9, 2011,
Monica Medina said… Welcome to She Writes, Emily!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around. A great way to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats. Also, you can follow @shewritesdotcom and me, @monicastangled, on Twitter.
Please let me know if you have any questions!Best,
Monica Medina
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